First person: 12 lessons I learned the hard way as a pastor
November 2, 2024
“As a pastor, I’m afraid I learned a lot the hard way. Here are some of those random things,” writes Chuck Lawless.
Church Life
Command or collaboration during Disaster Relief?
November 1, 2024
“We should never wish for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. Yet when they happen, it is a great time to show our very best as a fellowship of congregations fused together as an association.”
Evaluate your church: ‘Random questions’ to ask now
October 30, 2024
“We know what questions we often ask about our churches. Is the church growing? Are we meeting budget? Are we making disciples? Take some time today to evaluate your church via these somewhat ‘random’ questions,” notes Chuck Lawless.
Pastor, be found online in 2025 (master Google’s E-E-A-T now)
October 29, 2024
Churches today struggle to stand out online. With so many search results competing for attention, how can your church be known for what it offers and reach people who need it most?
Avoiding ‘the cringe’: 3 ways to make your church ‘invite-worthy’
October 28, 2024
At least once a month, walk through your buildings, review your worship and educational services, consider different elements of church life and ask yourself: “How would this hit me if I were a guest?,” Lifeway notes.
First person: Appreciate your pastor through proper compensation
October 27, 2024
“We can and certainly should show our appreciation for our pastors with a good word. We should also be careful to show our appreciation with a good wage,” writes Hance Dilbeck, president and CEO of GuideStone.
Interview: Hope-filled discipleship amid a divisive political age
October 25, 2024
“I think we’re not as divided as we think we are, and I think people are hungry for those virtues — the fruit of the Spirit,” said Daryn Henry, associate professor of Christian Studies at the University of Virginia.
Learn how your church can support military families
October 25, 2024
Here are seven ways the church can support military families as Veteran’s Day approaches.
Know your limitations: Pastors, here are 15 things you can’t do
October 24, 2024
Pastors are amazing people. They faithfully serve Sunday after Sunday, often with no desire for recognition or fame. In faith, they can do a lot – but here are several things they can’t do.
Study: Increasing number of Christians admit to using pornography
October 23, 2024
Just over half of practicing Christians report consuming porn with some level of frequency, including 22% who view it weekly (15%) or daily (7%), according to a new report from Barna Group and Pure Desire Ministries.
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